FESTIVAL 2024

Dates:

May 31-June 9


VENUES:

This year BFF will run both at a few physical venues and online. The main physical venue is Windmill Studios in Greenpoint (300 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, 11222). Additional screenings will be held at Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg (80 Wythe Ave, 11249). On June 8, BFF Exchange returns for a full day of panels, one-on-one chats with professionals, and a few works-in-progress’ pitching sessions at Center for Fiction in Fort Greene (15 Lafayette Ave, 11217). In a parallel fashion (June 1-9), BFF will also be available online via BFF’s website (virtual event).


FILMS:

150 films will be competing for the Grand Chameleon Award (and other 29 awards). Even the smallest festival film can win the top festival award: The Grand Chameleon.


PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

BFF is an international competitive festival. Films are submitted as, and divided into six categories: Feature Narrative (14 programs), Feature Documentary (10 programs), Short Narrative (7 programs), Short Doc (3 Programs), Experimental (3 programs), and Animation (2 programs). Additionally, we will present KidsFilmFest (1 program). In total, BFF will show 150 films grouped into 40 two-hour programs.


ONLINE FILM SCHEDULE:

The entire lineup (150 films – 40 programs) will be available for viewing from June 1 through June 9 around the clock (24/7) without interruptions.


ONLINE PASSES & TICKETS:

BFF’s films are divided in six categories plus KidsFilmFest. In our Virtual Festival, each category (i.e. 14 Feature Films) is priced at $20 without time limit restrictions and regardless the number of visualizations. That means that each (and all) of the (i.e.) 14 feature films can be played as many times as the viewer wants from June 1-9. The Full Virtual Festival Pass this year will be promotionally priced (TBD). One single 2-hour program online from any category will be priced at $12.


INDOOR FILM SCHEDULE AT WINDMILL STUDIOS:

The indoor programs below will be presented at Windmill Studios in Greenpoint from Friday May 31 to Sunday, June 9. Additional programs will play at Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg on Monday June 3, Tuesday June 4, Wednesday June 5, and Thursday June 6. On the latter venue, programs will start every day at 6, 8, and 10pm. The total number of 2-hour programs will be 42. Find below the Windmill Studios’ program breakdown. The schedule is still subject to change:

May 31, Fri: 7:00pm (Opening Night)
June 1, Sat: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
June 2, Sun: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
June 3, Mon: 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
June 4, Tue: 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
June 5, Wed: 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
June 6, Thu: 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
June 7, Fri: 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
June 8, Sat: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
June 9, Sun: 2pm, 4pm, 7pm(Award Ceremony)


INDOOR FILM SCHEDULE AT WYTHE HOTEL:

On June 3 through and 6, there will be 3 screenings per day at 6, 8, and 10pm. Wythe Hotel: 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 11249

June 3, Mon: 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
June 4, Thu: 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
June 5, Thu: 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
June 6, Thu: 6pm, 8pm, 10pm


THEATER PASSES & TICKETS:

The price for the Single Program Ticket is $18. The price for a Full Pass (including Opening Night screening and party) is $TBD. All Theater tickets will be available online and at the venue. All purchased-online tickets and passes can be picked up at the venue starting one hour before the show. BFF this year offers discounted tickets to Seniors and Students ($TBD) at the venue only (can not be purchased online).


KIDS FILM FESTIVAL (online only):

BFF will present online only the 19th annual KidsFilmFest from June 1 through June 9 (non stop). The Festival films are unrated and consists of numerous animated shorts, documentaries, and live-action films. Parental Guidance is recommended (fee TBA). 


FULL SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN:

Online Festival 

Full Online Festival Pass (43 Programs – including KidsFilmFest): $TBD
Feature Narrative Category (14 Films): $20
Feature Doc Category (12 Docs): $20
Short Narrative Category (7 two-hour Programs): $25
Short Doc Category (3 two-hour Programs): $15
Experimental Category (3 two-hour Programs): $15
Animation Category (2 two-hour Programs): $15
KidsFilmFest Program (online): $TBA

Theater Festival

Opening Night (includes Screening and Party with DJ, Appetizers, and Drinks): $TBD
Single Program: $18
Discounted Single Program Ticket for Seniors, Students, Certificate of Completion Holders: $15
Full Festival Pass (42 Programs including Opening Night): $TBD


AWARDS & PRIZES:

BFF awards 30 winners with prizes totaling about $50,000 in cash, film services, and products. All films in the festival are in competition with a few exceptions. To participate to the competition, a film must be at least a NY Premiere. That said, all films, including the non-premieres, can participate to the Audience Award competition. The audience can vote for their favorite films both online and at the venues, where all the festival films are presented. While are still working on the prizes for 2024, check here the 2024 draft Awards & Prizes as a reference.


THEME:

TBA.


NETWORKING & SPECIAL EVENTS:

To keep up with the festival developments check our Latest News page and the ongoing conversation on our Social Media. 


FESTIVAL BACKGROUND:

Organized by the same people who brought to you the Williamsburg Brooklyn Film Festival and the Brooklyn International Film Festival, the 501(c)(3) Brooklyn Film Festival is an organization developed from 24 years of experience. Re-branded in 2010, the new BFF rides an enriched mission.

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FILM SUBMISSIONS:

BFF accepts paperless entries via FilmFreeway.com from July 1 through March 10 of the following year. For DEADLINES, FAQ, rules, and to submit visit: + SUBMIT A FILM


MISSION:

To provide a public forum in Brooklyn in order to advance public interest in films and the independent production of films.
To draw worldwide attention to Brooklyn as a center for cinema.
To encourage the rights of all Brooklyn residents to access and experience the power of independent filmmaking, and to promote artistic excellence and the creative freedom of artists without censure.

To promote, foster, stimulate, increase, and advance Brooklyn’s public interest in film through the following means:

  • – To organize, sponsor, and present forums, lectures, and discussions related to the creation of independent films.
  • – To conduct classes and workshops for the development of new filmmakers and the public exhibition of new and existing works.
  • – To partner with like-minded organizations to exhibit new and existing works.

To support arts organizations with compatible missions.
To hold an annual competitive film festival in Brooklyn.
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